Which of the following would NOT increase the rate of a chemical reaction?
A) adding an enzyme
B) increasing the temperature
C) adding a catalyst
D) increasing the concentration of reactants
E) increasing the activation energy barrier

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Increasing the activation energy barrier makes it harder for reactants to overcome this barrier and react, thus slowing down the reaction rather than increasing its rate.

Which of the Following Would NOT Increase the Rate of a Chemical